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Vertically, the picture plane is flat. Vertical lines are parallel with the picture plane and are drawn straight. Horizontal lines are not parallel with the picture plane, and are drawn curved Figure 2. This orientation creates a four-point view from zenith to nadir. The science surrounding curvilinear perspective was not fully understood, but artists had many opportunities to study the appearance of lines reflected on curved surfaces.

Polished stones used as mirrors have been found dating back to BC. Early curvilinear perspective was confined to reflected images. However, curvilinear perspective can be applied to real objects. In five-point perspective, the picture plane is a hemisphere. Everything is depicted from east to west and from north to south. There is a vanishing point at the top of the hemisphere and one at the bottom, one to the left and one to the right.

The fifth vanishing point is at the center of vision Figure 2. The picture plane is a sphere. The two images are typically displayed side-by-side Figure 2. The diagram is the foundation for the image, the basal element of perspective. It establishes the infrastructure and key elements necessary for accurate representation. Horizon Line HL Begin by drawing a horizontal line. This line represents the horizon.

It can be drawn anywhere, although it is usually best to place it somewhere in the center of the page. Station Point SP The placement of the station point defines the distance from the viewer to the picture plane.

This creates an obvious problem. This obstacle is circumvented by drawing the distance from the viewer to the picture plane vertically. The distance from the center of vision to the station point represents the distance from the viewer to the picture plane. Decide how far the viewer is from the picture plane the greater the distance, the larger the cone of vision. Then, from the center of vision, draw a line down to the station point the station point and the center of vision are always aligned.

There is no foreshortening to this line Figure 3. CV Distance of viewer to picture plane Eye level SP 17 One-Point Perspective For example, if the distance is 10 units long and the scale is , then the viewer is 20 units from the picture plane.

It is usually a good idea to put the station point as far away as comfortable. The farther away it is, the larger the cone of vision will be, therefore allowing for a larger drawing area. Then, centered on the focal point, draw a circle Figure 3. Before beginning the drawing, it is prudent to establish the cone of vision. These are the measuring points.

The measuring line is on the ground plane. The lower Viewer to picture plane Ground to eye level therefore the distance from the measuring line to the horizon line the measuring line is drawn, the taller the viewer.

ML Ground Divide the measuring line into units Figure 3. Throughout this book, distances are referred to as units. A unit can represent any distance—one inch or one centimeter, ten miles or 10, meters. The distance from the horizon line to the measuring line defines the height of the viewer 5 units tall in this illustration.

The distance from the center of vision to the station point is how far the viewer is from the picture plane 8 units in this illustration. Height and width are parallel with the picture plane, and depth is perpendicular to the picture plane.

Each of these dimensions will be examined in turn. Measuring Width The line of sight is the direction in which the viewer is looking. Objects can be to the left or to the right of the line of sight. Measure this distance by counting units along the measuring line Figure 3. The process of measuring foreshortened lines involves some simple geometry—no equations are required.

The measuring point transfers a horizontal distance to a foreshortened line. When measuring in one-point perspective, half a square is drawn—a right-angle isosceles triangle Figure 3.

See Chapter 6 for supplemental information on measuring. The measuring point draws a foreshortened isosceles triangle.

Using the same scale, measure up from the ground to the desired height Figure 3. The height can be projected forward or backward using the center of vision. Height can be projected forward or backward using the center of vision.

Create the Diagram First, draw the diagram. The dimensions used are random, and can, of course, be any desired number. Make the viewer 4.

It is 1 unit to the left of the center of vision, and 2 units behind the picture plane. The plan view shows the box 2 units behind the picture plane.

Complete the Box Once the height, width, and depth have been measured, find the intersections of these lines to create the corners of the box. Vertical lines are perpendicular to the horizon line. Horizontal lines are parallel with the horizon line. Lines that recede in space connect to the center of vision Figure 3. Draw several objects on one page. Become comfortable with one-point perspective before progressing to two-point. Depth was measured by projecting backward from the measuring line toward the measuring point Figure 3.

If an object is in front of the picture plane between the picture plane and the viewer , measure depth by projecting forward away from the measuring point Figure 3. This line is 4 units long 1 unit in front of the picture plane, and 3 units behind the picture plane.

This dynamic will be explored further with an example. Draw a room with the measuring line placed between the back wall and the viewer the picture plane bisects the room Figure 3.

Measurements behind the picture plane are projected backward, toward the measuring point Figure 3. Measurements in front of the picture plane are projected forward, away from the measuring point. The room surrounds the viewer, so the complete room cannot be drawn. The front of the room is beyond the cone of vision, as well as beyond the edge of the page Figure 3. Placing a grid on the floor may help to visualize the space. Each square represents a half unit, which leads to the next topic: grids Figure 3.

The back of the room is 4 units behind the picture plane. The viewer is also 4 units in front of the picture plane. This creates a distance far beyond the cone of vision, and far beyond what is practical to plot.

Draw evenly spaced lines to the VP. The line drawn to the MP intersects lines going to the VP. Draw horizontal lines at these intersections a to create a grid. Extend lines vertically. Draw evenly spaced lines to the VP to create a vertical grid. However, take care to not be overly dependent on grids.

If perspective—and the geometry—is understood, then the grid is superfluous. Drawing without a grid is faster and more versatile, but it does have a steeper learning curve. A grid takes time to draw, and is awkward for depicting objects that do not conform to its pattern. However, grids—once they are established—conveniently guide the direction of lines and assist in establishing dimensions.

Learning the grid system can be a good starting point for those new to perspective, and there are some instances where establishing a grid is the best solution to a problem. Drawing a grid involves creating a series of squares. The size of each square, and the number of squares created, are determined by the image. More detailed drawings suggest a smaller, tighter grid. Because of the superabundance of lines, grids are usually used as an underlay.

Each square represents 1 unit of measurement Figure 3. A horizontal grid is used to measure width and depth, and a vertical grid is used to measure height Figure 3.

Vanishing points are used to draw objects; reference points are used to move objects. While vanishing points are specific in their location, any dot can be used as a reference point. When drawing multiples of an object a crowd of people, for example , reference points are convenient tools. There are, however, two important caveats: the lines being moved must be on the same horizontal plane, and they must be parallel with each other.

A point on the horizon line creates lines parallel with the ground plane. Reference points are not needed to move lines up, down, or from side to side. Lines moving in any of these directions do not change size Figures 4. Reference points are only used to move lines forward or backward in space Figures 4. The lines do not change size.

HL 4 units wide 4 units wide Moving horizontal lines using a reference point. Use reference points to move lines forward or backward in space. The lines being moved must be parallel with each other and on the same horizontal plane bottom.

No reference point is needed. The lines being moved must be parallel with each other and on the same horizontal plane. The lines being moved must connect to the same vanishing point. Use reference points to move foreshortened lines.

The lines moved must remain parallel with each other connect to the same vanishing point , and be on the same horizontal plane. Predictably, two-point perspective has two vanishing points: a left vanishing point LVP and a right vanishing point RVP. The location of the vanishing point depends on the angle of the object being drawn. Understanding perspective is to understand angles. The station point is a powerful tool. Angles placed at the station point mirror the perspective angles in the drawing.

To draw an object at a specific angle to the picture plane, draw that angle from the station point to the horizon line; the vanishing points created will draw those same angles in perspective Figure 5.

Multiple objects at various angles can be created using this technique, as discussed further in Chapter 7 Figure 7. Measuring Points Each vanishing point has a dedicated measuring point.

The left vanishing point has a left measuring point LMP and the right vanishing point has a right measuring point RMP. The left measuring point measures lines connecting to the left vanishing point. The right measuring point measures lines connecting to the right vanishing point.

The placement of measuring points is specific. The distance from the measuring point to the vanishing point is the same as the distance from the station point to the vanishing point. There are two ways to find the correct placement of the measuring point, using a compass or a ruler. When using a compass, put the stationary arm of the compass on the vanishing point and draw an arch from the station point to the horizon line.

The same result can be achieved using a ruler Figure 5. There can be as many pairs of vanishing points as there are objects. Any angle can be created by projecting it from the station point to the horizon line. Measuring Depth Measuring in two-point perspective follows the same procedures as one-point.

It is, however, a little more complicated, as there are now two measuring points. The more points there are on the horizon line, the harder it is to keep track of them. Color-coding the perspective layout keeps mistakes to a minimum. For example, label lines from the right vanishing point and right measuring point in one color, and label lines from the left vanishing point and left measuring point in another. Use the left measuring point to measure lines connecting to the left vanishing point Figure 5.

Use the right measuring point to measure lines connecting to the right vanishing point Figure 5. Take care to connect the lines to vanishing points. Do not connect lines to measuring points. Measuring points are only for measuring, they are not part of the physical object. Lines connecting to measuring points are phantom lines; they are invisible.

Measuring points are only used to measure. SP SP The back of the box connects to vanishing points. A common mistake is to use a measuring point where a vanishing point should be used.

Vertical lines touching the picture plane are actual size. Project the height to the desired location using a vanishing point or a reference point Figure 5. This creates a convenient situation for measuring.

The zero point was where the box contacts the measuring line. To measure depth, it was a case of simply counting to the left and right of zero. But what if the box does not touch the measuring line? How is this measured, and where is the zero point? Where does the counting begin? Before discussing the solutions, draw a sample square that does not touch the picture plane. Location Place the square 1 unit to the right of the center of vision and 3 units behind the picture plane.

Use one-point perspective to find this location Figure 5. Refer to Chapter 3, Figures 3. Method 1: Project the Object to the Measuring Line To measure an object, a point is needed to begin measurements—a zero point. To find the zero point, project the line being measured to the measuring line. How it is projected is critical; 42 Two-Point Perspective there is specific geometry to adhere to. The appropriate measuring point must be used to find the length of a foreshortened line.

To find the zero point for lines drawn to the right or left vanishing point, use the right or left measuring point respectively. SP The right measuring point is used to measure lines connecting to the right vanishing point. Measure the desired distance and project back to the left measuring point. Project the beginning of the line to the picture plane.

This is the zero point. Count the desired distance along the measuring line, and then project back to the same measuring point. Connect the lines to vanishing points to complete the square Figure 5. Position it so that it touches the object being measured. The measuring line must be moved in perspective, using a reference point Figure 5. Once the new measuring line is in place, follow the procedures outlined in Figures 5.

Distant Objects If the object being measured is located a great distance from the picture plane, using Method 1 can be inconvenient. In these situations, Method 1 would require a very long ruler.

The second method, moving the measuring line back and creating smaller units closer to the object being measured, is the preferred method Figures 5. SP Measuring in Front of the Picture Plane Measuring lines in front of the picture plane follows the same basic procedures as measuring lines behind the picture plane. The difference is that lines are projected forward from the measuring line instead of backward Figure 5.

This example is a box, 2 units tall, 3 units wide, and 3 units deep. It is 1 unit to the left of the center of vision and 3 units behind the picture plane Figure 5. To approach this problem, do one step at a time. Using the left measuring point, project the front corner of the box represented by the dot to the measuring line Figure 5. Measure 3 units to the left, and then project back to the left measuring point Figure 5.

But first, find a new zero using the right measuring point Figure 5. Height Height is not foreshortened. A reference point can be used to establish the height.

A reference point can be any dot on the horizon line Figure 5. But once confidence with perspective techniques has been achieved, grids become unnecessary. They take undue time to create and they make drawing objects at angles other than the grid angles awkward. Decide on the placement of the grid the front corner is typically placed on the measuring line, aligned with the center of vision. Draw lines to the left and right vanishing points.

Then, using the appropriate measuring point, divide these lines into equal increments. The number of increments made depends on the desired size of the grid Figure 5. Horizontal Grid After measuring the grid segments, connect these measurements to vanishing points Figure 5. The right measuring point is functioning as a reference point. Project each segment to the vanishing point Figure 5. Extend the horizontal grid lines vertically to finalize the grid Figure 5. Create a grid on the left wall if needed.

Each square represents 1 unit. Using this as a guide, a shape of any size can be made by counting squares and conforming the lines to the grid. Use the horizontal grid to determine the width, depth, and placement of the shape being drawn.

Use the vertical grid to determine height Figure 5. This cube is 1 unit from the front left wall, 2 units from the front right wall, and 1 unit above the ground. But understanding why these methods are used helps remove the mystery and confusion that surrounds the process. To understand why measuring points work, isosceles triangles need to be understood. Isosceles triangles have two sides legs that are equal in length.

When creating a measuring point, an isosceles triangle is also created Figure 6. Connecting the vanishing point, station point, and measuring point forms a true isosceles triangle Figure 6.

The measuring line is always parallel with the picture plane; it is never foreshortened. When measuring, the length is transferred from the measuring line to a foreshortened line.

The measuring line and the foreshortened line are the legs of the isosceles triangle. For the two legs of the triangle to be the same length, the angle created by the measuring point must be specific Figure 6. It is therefore critical to use the proper measuring point. Otherwise, the shape drawn would not be an isosceles triangle; the two legs would not be the same, and the measurements would be inaccurate.

Thus, the perspective triangle and the true triangle have congruent angles. They are therefore both isosceles triangles. The length of the measuring line equals the length of the foreshortened line. RVP 7 Horizontal Angles There is a one-to-one relationship between true angles at the station point and perspective angles from vanishing points.

The station point serves as the axis center point for angles. It is worth reviewing Chapter 5 as this content builds on that foundation. An angle drawn from the station point, projected to the horizon line, creates a vanishing point that will draw that same angle in perspective.

Project that angle to the horizon line. The resulting vanishing point draws that angle in perspective Figure 7. For an example, try applying this understanding of angles to an illustration.

A door makes an excellent demonstration, as doors can swing out and swing in. The first step is to determine the angle of the wall. The wall is in perspective, so, to find the true angle of the wall, look to the station point. Angles at the station point are true angles. The line connecting the station point to the right vanishing point indicates the true angle of the right wall Figure 7. Angles at the station point reflect the true angles of perspective lines.

The angles at the station point are the same as those in a plan view. The next step is to measure the door. This is done with the right measuring point Figure 7.

Since every vanishing point has its own ML 1 measuring point, a new measuring 0 point for the door needs to be created Figure 7. Measure the door using the door measuring point Figure 7.

Complete the door by connecting lines to vanishing points Figure 7. Two common mistakes are drawing pointy ellipses and flat ellipses Figure 8. A sure way to correct ellipses is to plot them in perspective. There are many ways to plot an ellipse. Each involves finding points along the circle Pointy ellipses and connecting the dots.

This method is standard for drawing any curved object. The more points that are plotted, the more accurate the curve. The techniques used to plot ellipses are not especially complicated, but drawing smooth, beautiful ellipses involves more than knowing how to plot them.

It involves a level of skill and finesse; it requires practice. Two of the most common mistakes when drawing ellipses. There are many methods to plot an ellipse, more than discussed in this book, but they all accomplish the same task—they all draw circles in perspective. The following pages illustrate some of the best methods, beginning with a four-point ellipse. But, when used for small ellipses, they are usually adequate, as well as simple and fast.

Start by drawing a square. A circle touches a square at the center of each side—at four points. Locate these four points by finding the center of the square draw an X through the corners , then project outward from the center point. Connect the four points with a smooth curve Figure 8.

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